gestational Diabetes

I am 25 weeks and had my glucose test today. My pre-test was fine but after the first hour I tested high and was given a positive result for gestational diabetes. I am trying not to freak out....does anyone know anything or had this? Thank you

I am 25 weeks and had my glucose test today. My pre-test was fine but after the first hour I tested high and was given a positive result for gestational diabetes. I am trying not to freak out....does anyone know anything or had this? Thank you

I had this with my previous 2 pregnancy (yet to find out for this one)My first was easy to control with diet and exercise. And had no negative aide effects for the GD. It was not that difficult the diet is easy to follow and very good.My second was a different story and needed insulin for the last 2 months. It is scary to begin with, but easy to manage, especially if you can just follow the diet plan. And they give you great support- I found!Good luck!

I had this with my previous 2 pregnancy (yet to find out for this one)My first was easy to control with diet and exercise. And had no negative aide effects for the GD. It was not that difficult the diet is easy to follow and very good.My second was a different story and needed insulin for the last 2 months. It is scary to begin with, but easy to manage, especially if you can just follow the diet plan. And they give you great support- I found!Good luck!

I had GD with my last pregnancy. (So far I'm okay with this one... fingers crossed). The first thing your doctor should do is put you on a special diet that restricts your carbohydrate intake (breads, pastas, sugars, etc.). It would be helpful for them to have you meet with a dietician to go over some of the basics. If you've never tracked your carbs before, you'll need to learn the basics and what foods to limit.

Your doctor will also probably have you start checking your blood sugar several times a day. You'll get a blood glucose meter and learn how to test your sugar (finger pokes). They should talk with you about how many times a day to test and when (usually first thing in the morning, and either 1 or 2 hours after meals). You should record your numbers each time you test, every day so you can go over them with your doc at each appt.

I found it was helpful to keep a food diary along with tracking my blood sugar numbers. It helped me identify specific foods that were causing my sugar to spike. (Breakfast cereals were terrible for me - even the high fiber, no sugar ones.)

If you are not able to control your blood sugar with a modified diet your doctor will talk with you about other options (medication or insulin). But, there's no sense in worrying about that if you don't have to. (I ended up on insulin, and it's really not that bad. Don't be freaked out by it - most women don't need insulin.)

There's lots of ladies on this forum that have dealt with GD, so you'll have lots of resources.

I had GD with my last pregnancy. (So far I'm okay with this one... fingers crossed). The first thing your doctor should do is put you on a special diet that restricts your carbohydrate intake (breads, pastas, sugars, etc.). It would be helpful for them to have you meet with a dietician to go over some of the basics. If you've never tracked your carbs before, you'll need to learn the basics and what foods to limit.

Your doctor will also probably have you start checking your blood sugar several times a day. You'll get a blood glucose meter and learn how to test your sugar (finger pokes). They should talk with you about how many times a day to test and when (usually first thing in the morning, and either 1 or 2 hours after meals). You should record your numbers each time you test, every day so you can go over them with your doc at each appt.

I found it was helpful to keep a food diary along with tracking my blood sugar numbers. It helped me identify specific foods that were causing my sugar to spike. (Breakfast cereals were terrible for me - even the high fiber, no sugar ones.)

If you are not able to control your blood sugar with a modified diet your doctor will talk with you about other options (medication or insulin). But, there's no sense in worrying about that if you don't have to. (I ended up on insulin, and it's really not that bad. Don't be freaked out by it - most women don't need insulin.)

There's lots of ladies on this forum that have dealt with GD, so you'll have lots of resources.

Don't freak out! I have type 2 and had it for a year before conception. It is simply a change in diet as the other ladies mentioned...and exercise helps too! The bright side is that yours will go away after the baby comes.

Don't freak out! I have type 2 and had it for a year before conception. It is simply a change in diet as the other ladies mentioned...and exercise helps too! The bright side is that yours will go away after the baby comes.

I don't post on here that much but I was diagnosed with GD at 16 weeks (I'm 27 now). This is my 1st pregnancy and I have always had a high fasting but my overall numbers are great so my doc wanted to check me early to be on the safe side. I control mine mostly with diet except for my fasting. I am on a very small dose of insulin. It freaked me out at first but after doing my research I found that there is nothing dietary you can do to improve your fasting numbers. As far as the diet goes I find it really easy. I eat tons of fruit & veggies (which I love anyways) and I can still have ice cream. My biggest advice is to find a doc/staff that you love to manage it. My OB's office typically refers GD to a diabetes center and they were horrible. I talked to my doc and now they take care of everything from there and I don't have to go back to the horrible place (they had the approach that if you didn't do exactly as they said you would either kill your baby or you would have a 20lb kid). It's really important because you will be going there A LOT. I'm going every other week now and I start weekly appts in 3 weeks. I am going for a growth scan so see exactly how bit my little one is tomorrow which is something you (at least from what I'm told) don't normally get. It is not the end of the world and you HAVE NOT FAILED! Just remember that!! It is totally doable and honestly I have never felt better then I do now!

I don't post on here that much but I was diagnosed with GD at 16 weeks (I'm 27 now). This is my 1st pregnancy and I have always had a high fasting but my overall numbers are great so my doc wanted to check me early to be on the safe side. I control mine mostly with diet except for my fasting. I am on a very small dose of insulin. It freaked me out at first but after doing my research I found that there is nothing dietary you can do to improve your fasting numbers. As far as the diet goes I find it really easy. I eat tons of fruit & veggies (which I love anyways) and I can still have ice cream. My biggest advice is to find a doc/staff that you love to manage it. My OB's office typically refers GD to a diabetes center and they were horrible. I talked to my doc and now they take care of everything from there and I don't have to go back to the horrible place (they had the approach that if you didn't do exactly as they said you would either kill your baby or you would have a 20lb kid). It's really important because you will be going there A LOT. I'm going every other week now and I start weekly appts in 3 weeks. I am going for a growth scan so see exactly how bit my little one is tomorrow which is something you (at least from what I'm told) don't normally get. It is not the end of the world and you HAVE NOT FAILED! Just remember that!! It is totally doable and honestly I have never felt better then I do now!

Thanks ladies for all the supportive responses. Today has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions. I'm even more confused after dinner. I came home from work (which is where I got the call about my results so I have not changed my diet just yet) I checked my blood sugar it was 77. I cooked the orig dinner I was planning...burgers grilled with onions, Mac-n-cheese, corn and salad. With a coca cola (12oz) Ate as normal...one hour later checked my blood sugar it was 105!!! Not to high according to all I've read. Guess I'll wait and talk to the doctor!!! I'm so confused.

Thanks ladies for all the supportive responses. Today has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions. I'm even more confused after dinner. I came home from work (which is where I got the call about my results so I have not changed my diet just yet) I checked my blood sugar it was 77. I cooked the orig dinner I was planning...burgers grilled with onions, Mac-n-cheese, corn and salad. With a coca cola (12oz) Ate as normal...one hour later checked my blood sugar it was 105!!! Not to high according to all I've read. Guess I'll wait and talk to the doctor!!! I'm so confused.

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get it under control. I can see why you might of gotten it if that is your typical dinner, buns, corn, pasta & soda are basically all sugar or starch based and only healthy in moderation with GD or without. You will probably feel so much better with a eating change and can follow in the future since your now at risk for diabetes long term as well.

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get it under control. I can see why you might of gotten it if that is your typical dinner, buns, corn, pasta & soda are basically all sugar or starch based and only healthy in moderation with GD or without. You will probably feel so much better with a eating change and can follow in the future since your now at risk for diabetes long term as well.

105 is not a bad 1 hour number so I would definitely mention it to your doc. Did they have you do just a one hour test? You might want to request a 3 hour one just to be sure. It seems like if you have GD your number would be way higher after a meal w/ carbs & soda. (Of course, I'm not doctor...lol)

105 is not a bad 1 hour number so I would definitely mention it to your doc. Did they have you do just a one hour test? You might want to request a 3 hour one just to be sure. It seems like if you have GD your number would be way higher after a meal w/ carbs & soda. (Of course, I'm not doctor...lol)

That's how I felt but I'm not a doctor either lol. But I've continued to monitor without any bad numbers so far. I did a two hour test. I spoke with a nurse thatll be coming out to discuss everything with me soon but told me not to worry so I'm trying not to. Again thank you to everyone who has written back. It's truly been helpful and comforting!!!

That's how I felt but I'm not a doctor either lol. But I've continued to monitor without any bad numbers so far. I did a two hour test. I spoke with a nurse thatll be coming out to discuss everything with me soon but told me not to worry so I'm trying not to. Again thank you to everyone who has written back. It's truly been helpful and comforting!!!

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